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Academic Staff

  • Prof Peter Bruza

    Lead, Cognitive Science Discipline

    Peter Bruza's research spans the fields of information retrieval, applied logic, and cognitive science. His current research lies within the area of Quantum Cognition, which aims to develop new understandings of human cognition by applying the conceptual framework and mathematical structures used in quantum physics. Applications of this research include...

  • Ms Lauren Fell

    Lauren works in the research area of Quantum Cognition, with a particular interest in experimental protocol design to test quantum-based models of cognition, as well as the psychological explanations for these results. Specific areas of application are in human trust judgements made in diverse contexts, including first impressions, interactions with...

  • Dr Andrew Gibson

    Andrew Gibson is an information scientist researching the intersection of cognition, time, and personal wellbeing. He is a Senior Lecturer in Information Science within the School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His research investigates structures and processes of cognitive systems, and involves both conceptual...

Research Team

  • Dr Johan van der Meer

    Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Dr Luisa Roeder

    Research Fellow

    Luisa’s research lies in the fields of experimental motor and cognitive neuroscience. She is interested in the large-scale organisation of complex systems such as the brain and musculoskeletal system. Her current research is in the area of Quantum Cognition: she uses principles and mathematical structures of quantum physics to explain...

  • Dr Pamela Hoyte

    Research Associate, Sessional Academic

    Pamela's research in Cognitive Information Science focuses on an experiential perspective of information. Her research engages with the fields of Enactive Cognition, Cognitive Science, Phenomenology, Philosophy and Information Behaviour, and is deepening these connections through the Trust in AI project investigating the Quantum Cognitive aspects of humans interacting with AI.

  • Dr Miguel Canizares Mena

    Researcher

    Miguel graduated with his PhD in the School of Information Systems in 2024. He previously completed a Master of Business Information Systems at The University of Queensland, where he gained interest in Data Analytics, more precisely in Learning Analytics. He has worked in the software development industry where he gained...

HDR Students

  • Mr Joe Tang

    PhD Candidate, Researcher

    Qiaotong (Joe) Tang is a PhD candidate at the School of Information Systems. Joe holds a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics, having completed three semesters of Master of Data Analytics before commencing his PhD at QUT. Joe’s research focuses on identifying and supporting curious learners with Learning Analytics. He is...

  • Ms Lauren Fell

    Lauren works in the research area of Quantum Cognition, with a particular interest in experimental protocol design to test quantum-based models of cognition, as well as the psychological explanations for these results. Specific areas of application are in human trust judgements made in diverse contexts, including first impressions, interactions with...